Dr. Ashley Balsom’s powerful piece, “Infertility, Embryos, and EDI: Why Canada Must Take Medically Assisted Reproduction Seriously,” is now live in the MUN Gazette. She explores how infertility care remains a major blind spot in Canada’s universal health-care system.

Drawing on both research and policy, Dr. Balsom calls for inclusive, publicly funded reproductive care that reflects the diverse needs of Canadians — including 2SLGBTQIA+ families, single parents, and those facing social infertility

💬 New from the Psycle Lab!

Dr. Ashley Balsom’s latest op-ed in the MUN Gazette, “Infertility, Embryos, and EDI: Why Canada Must Take Medically Assisted Reproduction Seriously,” highlights how gaps in fertility care access reflect deeper equity issues in our health-care system.

In a new piece for The Conversation Canada, Psycle Lab Director Dr. Ashley Balsom and Research Team Member Olivia Bishop share what people actually find helpful — and what can unintentionally cause harm. Take a few minutes to read it and learn how to offer better support.

Have you ever struggled with how to support someone going through infertility — or found yourself unsure what to say, or what not to say? With National Infertility Awareness Week coming up, it’s time to reflect on how we show up for those navigating this experience.

Infertility Support 101: What women want to hear (and what they don’t)
theconversation.com/infertility-...

Nearly 1 in 3 participants reported clinically significant anxiety or depression, underscoring the urgent need for better support.

Check out the full open-access paper here: link.springer.com/article/10.1...

💜 Let’s work toward more inclusive fertility care for all.

🔎 Our study highlights key barriers, including a lack of inclusive information and heteronormative assumptions in fertility care. We also identify actionable recommendations to foster affirming, equitable reproductive healthcare.

📢 New Research Alert!

2SLGBTQIA+ couples pursuing third-party reproduction face unique challenges—both at the system level and in interactions with providers. But what can be done to improve their experiences?

📢 Stand Up for Science!

Next Friday, March 7 @ 2 PM students, researchers, and faculty will rally from MUN Core Science Building to Confederation Building in support of science as a public good.

This event coincides with WISE & International Women’s Day

📢 New Research Alert!

Many women facing infertility report both helpful & unhelpful interactions from loved ones & providers. What truly helps?

🔎 Our study identifies 6 key ways to offer support & 4 common missteps to avoid.

Read the full open-access paper: 🔗 journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...